Presentation of the NABC Recycled Ride® to Change Mom’s Life took place recently, in Houston
MEDIA NOTE: Photos and Video from the NABC Recycled Rides® presentation are available HERE
PORT CHARLOTTE, FL (September 23, 2025) – On Thursday, September 18, a Houston-area single mother received a life-changing gift—the donation of a beautifully refurbished vehicle to help her as she travels to work and cares for her child. The donation was made possible by the NABC Recycled Rides® program, vehicle donor GEICO and repair partner Black Tie Collision.
The vehicle, a 2022 Hyundai Venue SEL, was generously donated by GEICO and refurbished by the technicians of Black Tie Collision. The presentation took place at the Black Tie Collision location in Houston.
“Black Tie Collision has shown time and time again that we can mend anything, from a shattered heart to the first light of dawn,” said Damon Shifflet, Manager of Black Tie Collision in Houston. “Ms. Charlotte’s heart has been restored, made whole once more.”
Charlotte Giesler is a single mother of a young child with a learning disability. When she joined the Professional Women’s Group (PWG) at Dress for Success Houston last year, she had just completed their job search program and secured a position as an auditor with the University of Houston Systems. It was a significant accomplishment for a single mother caring for a child recently diagnosed with a learning disability. But, without access to a vehicle, Giesler has to rely on public transportation to get to work, attend appointments and participate in Dress for Success programs. She is deeply committed to her growth and to being a role model for her child. This refurbished vehicle from the NABC Recycled Rides® program will be transformational, avoiding lengthy commutes on public transportation. This vehicle will give her the freedom and flexibility she needs to thrive, both as a professional and as a parent.
The recipient was nominated by Dress for Success Houston. Since 1998, Dress for Success has been dedicated to the mission of empowering women to achieve economic independence by providing a network of support, professional attire and development tools to help women thrive in work and life.
“We’re grateful to partner with Black Tie Collision, GEICO, NABC and Dress for Success to
provide a beautiful 2022 Hyundai Venue to a very special woman,” said Mike Fatter, Director of
Replacement Sales at Enterprise Holdings. “Thankful to all the collision techs at Black Tie
Collision for making this day possible.”
GEICO, a Level One partner of the National Auto Body Council®, has donated more than a thousand vehicles to people and organizations through NABC Recycled Rides, making it the largest car donor partner of NABC Recycled Rides.
Black Tie Collision, an I-CAR Gold Certified repair facility, was founded in 2008 and has experience repairing all types of damages to all makes and models of vehicles. Their staff stays up to date on the latest technology and manufacturer’s recommended/required procedures.
NABC Recycled Rides® is a unique program in which businesses representing all facets of the collision repair industry team up to repair and donate vehicles to individuals and families in need of reliable transportation. Since the inception of the NABC Recycled Rides® program in 2007, members of the National Auto Body Council® have donated more than 3,500 vehicles valued at some $51 million.
Additional partners in this presentation include: Mobile Tech Solutions, Stonewall, Enterprise, Copart, Advanced Remarketing Services, Cars for Charity
ABOUT THE NATIONAL AUTO BODY COUNCIL®
The National Auto Body Council® is the premier organization of collision industry partners dedicated to strategic networking opportunities that positively change lives in the communities we serve. The collaborative membership of the National Auto Body Council® has gifted more than 3,500 vehicles and provided extrication opportunities for some 6,000 First Responders in communities around the country through NABC Recycled Rides® and NABC First Responder Emergency Extrication (F.R.E.E.™). That effort equates to a 4:1 ROI in dollar value delivered from NABC® membership dollars.
The NABC Changing and Saving Lives Foundation, a 501c3 organization, is committed to the goal of driving change for veterans, military members, first responders and families in need, while harnessing the power of the collective membership of the collision repair industry to positively impact communities where we live and work. As demand for NABC® programs like NABC Recycled Rides® and NABC F.R.E.E.™ grows, so do the needs for resources to manage these important programs. Being able to pursue grants, gifts and donations allows NABC to expand these programs to serve those in need and help communities where we live and work. For more information, visit www.NationalautoBodyCouncil.org.